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Last Updated on: 02 July, 2025
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Stock Ticker - BSE: 544020 | NSE: ESAFSFB

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd: Intrinsic Value & Share Price Analysis

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: July 2, 2025, 5:33 pm

Market Cap 1,769 Cr.
Current Price 34.4
High / Low 54.2/24.3
Stock P/E
Book Value 37.7
Dividend Yield2.03 %
ROCE4.50 %
ROE20.9 %
Face Value 10.0
PEG Ratio0.00

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

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Competitors of ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd

Stock Name Market Cap Current Price High / Low Stock P/E Book Value Dividend Yield ROCE ROE Face Value
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd 1,769 Cr. 34.4 54.2/24.3 37.72.03 %4.50 %20.9 % 10.0
Industry Average1,769.00 Cr34.40037.702.03%4.50%20.90%10.00

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Quarterly Result

MetricMar 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025
Revenue5986906887017748999439741,0021,022996950893
Interest 220242251250275313347377411434456463458
Expenses 285355425481457505487567682619834881820
Financing Profit929412-30428110930-91-30-293-394-384
Financing Margin %15%14%2%-4%5%9%12%3%-9%-3%-29%-42%-43%
Other Income 4948658194937912015011539112143
Depreciation 0000000000000
Profit before tax 14114277511361741881505985-255-282-241
Tax % 25%25%25%27%26%25%26%25%26%26%-25%-25%-24%
Net Profit 10610658371011301401124363-190-211-183
EPS in Rs 2.352.361.280.832.262.893.122.180.841.22-3.69-4.09-3.55
Gross NPA %7.83%6.16%8.11%7.24%2.49%1.65%2.64%4.16%4.76%6.61%6.98%6.96%6.87%
Net NPA %3.92%3.78%4.34%3.73%1.13%0.81%1.19%2.19%2.26%3.22%2.98%2.97%2.99%

Last Updated: May 31, 2025, 6:07 am

Below is a detailed analysis of the quarterly data for ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd based on the most recent figures (Mar 2025) and their trends compared to the previous period:

  • For Interest, as of Mar 2025, the value is 458.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 463.00 Cr. (Dec 2024) to 458.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 5.00 Cr..
  • For Expenses, as of Mar 2025, the value is 820.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 881.00 Cr. (Dec 2024) to 820.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 61.00 Cr..
  • For Other Income, as of Mar 2025, the value is 143.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from 112.00 Cr. (Dec 2024) to 143.00 Cr., marking an increase of 31.00 Cr..
  • For Depreciation, as of Mar 2025, the value is 0.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Dec 2024) which recorded 0.00 Cr..
  • For Profit before tax, as of Mar 2025, the value is -241.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from -282.00 Cr. (Dec 2024) to -241.00 Cr., marking an increase of 41.00 Cr..
  • For Tax %, as of Mar 2025, the value is -24.00%. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from -25.00% (Dec 2024) to -24.00%, marking an increase of 1.00%.
  • For Net Profit, as of Mar 2025, the value is -183.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from -211.00 Cr. (Dec 2024) to -183.00 Cr., marking an increase of 28.00 Cr..
  • For EPS in Rs, as of Mar 2025, the value is -3.55. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from -4.09 (Dec 2024) to -3.55, marking an increase of 0.54.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement warrant further investigation.

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: June 16, 2025, 1:32 pm

MetricMar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Revenue295971,0321,4131,6411,9402,8543,8183,862
Interest 163154586217207931,0171,4491,811
Expenses 313575386468791,2481,6762,1903,154
Financing Profit-18-753514643-101160180-1,102
Financing Margin %-61%-13%3%10%3%-5%6%5%-29%
Other Income 19102109133127208288442409
Depreciation 001723293342510
Profit before tax 12712725614174406570-693
Tax % 0%0%29%26%25%26%26%25%-25%
Net Profit 1279019010555302426-521
EPS in Rs 0.030.872.114.452.341.226.738.27-10.12
Dividend Payout % 0%0%0%0%0%0%0%8%0%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)2600.00%233.33%111.11%-44.74%-47.62%449.09%41.06%-222.30%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)0.00%-2366.67%-122.22%-155.85%-2.88%496.71%-408.03%-263.36%

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 8 years from 2017-2018 to 2024-2025.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:%
5 Years:22%
3 Years:26%
TTM:1%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:%
5 Years:%
3 Years:%
TTM:-209%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:%
5 Years:%
3 Years:%
1 Year:-35%
Return on Equity
10 Years:%
5 Years:5%
3 Years:5%
Last Year:-21%

Last Updated: Unknown

No data available for the Balance Sheet data table.

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

MonthMonthMar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity +-2391,0891,127-584-5711,0013,176
Cash from Investing Activity +-171-635-638-982-573-583-769
Cash from Financing Activity +488-4996531,259399235-1,852
Net Cash Flow78-451,143-308-745654556

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

MonthMar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024
ROE %19%9%4%19%20%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

MonthDec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024
Promoters63.39%63.39%63.39%
FIIs1.16%0.81%0.12%
DIIs10.98%10.26%8.90%
Public24.48%25.53%27.57%
No. of Shareholders94,7131,02,1241,07,413

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

Mutual Fund Holdings

Fund NameNo of SharesAUM (%)Amount Invested (Cr)Previous Number of SharesPrevious DatePercentage Change
Motilal Oswal Nifty Microcap 250 Index Fund 142,909 0.05 0.74142,9092025-04-22 15:56:500%

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

MonthMar 25Mar 24Mar 23Mar 22Mar 21
Face Value10.0010.0010.0010.0010.00
Basic EPS (Rs.) -10.138.966.731.222.46
Diluted EPS (Rs.) -10.128.946.711.222.46
Cash EPS (Rs.) -10.129.267.661.952.98
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) 37.8148.4138.1631.4130.08
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) 37.8148.4138.1631.4130.08
Operating Revenue / Share (Rs.)74.9374.1763.4943.1636.51
Net Profit / Share (Rs.) -10.128.276.731.222.34
Interest Income / Employee (Rs.)0.006399240.495668770.364684678.824315469.37
Net Profit / Employee (Rs.)0.00713202.11600582.04132170.49277139.10
Business / Employee (Rs.)0.0063953268.3156793714.7459048725.6745140709.97
Interest Income / Branch (Rs.)0.0050709519.2640766557.1433737834.7829839509.09
Net Profit / Branches (Rs.)0.005651629.484319042.86951857.391916290.91
Business / Branches (Rs.)0.00506785062.42408427942.86425253518.26312127490.91
Net Profit Margin (%) -13.4911.1410.592.826.42
Operating Profit Margin (%)-18.3915.1314.234.0410.05
Return On Assets (%) -1.911.631.490.300.85
Return On Equity / Networth (%)-26.7517.0717.623.877.79
Net Interest Margin (X)7.549.089.086.477.46
Cost To Income (%)68.8758.6457.9263.6960.30
Interest Income / Total Assets (%)14.2114.6314.1110.9513.30
Non-Interest Income / Total Assets (%)1.711.691.421.171.02
Operating Profit / Total Assets (%)-3.63-0.060.07-0.86-0.16
Operating Expenses / Total Assets (%)7.006.326.084.875.12
Interest Expenses / Total Assets (%)6.665.555.034.475.83
Enterprise Value (Rs.Cr.)24595.0924515.800.000.000.00
EV Per Net Sales (X)6.376.420.000.000.00
Price To Book Value (X)0.641.120.000.000.00
Price To Sales (X)0.320.730.000.000.00
Retention Ratios (%) 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Earnings Yield (X)-0.410.150.000.000.00

After reviewing the key financial ratios for ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd, here is a detailed analysis based on the latest available data and recent trends:

  • For Basic EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is -10.13. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 8.96 (Mar 24) to -10.13, marking a decrease of 19.09.
  • For Diluted EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is -10.12. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 8.94 (Mar 24) to -10.12, marking a decrease of 19.06.
  • For Cash EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is -10.12. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 9.26 (Mar 24) to -10.12, marking a decrease of 19.38.
  • For Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is 37.81. It has decreased from 48.41 (Mar 24) to 37.81, marking a decrease of 10.60.
  • For Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is 37.81. It has decreased from 48.41 (Mar 24) to 37.81, marking a decrease of 10.60.
  • For Net Profit / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 25, the value is -10.12. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 8.27 (Mar 24) to -10.12, marking a decrease of 18.39.
  • For Net Profit Margin (%), as of Mar 25, the value is -13.49. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 11.14 (Mar 24) to -13.49, marking a decrease of 24.63.
  • For Return On Assets (%), as of Mar 25, the value is -1.91. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 1.63 (Mar 24) to -1.91, marking a decrease of 3.54.
  • For Retention Ratios (%), as of Mar 25, the value is 100.00. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 70. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 24) which recorded 100.00.

Overall, while many metrics show healthy performance, any figures highlighted in red or significant downward trends warrant further investigation.

Profitability Ratios (%)

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratios (%)

Interest Coverage Ratios (%)

Valuation Ratios

Fair Value

Fair Value of ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd as of July 2, 2025 is: 96.47

Calculation basis:

  • Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
  • P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
  • Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
  • Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of July 2, 2025, ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd is Undervalued by 180.44% compared to the current share price 34.40

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Intrinsic Value of ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd as of July 2, 2025 is: 57.36

Calculation basis:

  • Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
  • P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
  • Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
  • Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
  • EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of July 2, 2025, ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd is Undervalued by 66.74% compared to the current share price 34.40

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: -40.54%

*Investments are subject to market risks

Strength and Weakness

Unable to fetch valid data for stock valuation.

Stock Analysis

  • Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd:
    1. Net Profit Margin: -13.49%
      • Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
    2. ROCE: 0% (Industry Average ROCE: 4.5%)
      • ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
    3. ROE%: 0% (Industry Average ROE: 20.9%)
      • ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
    4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): 0
      • Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
    5. Quick Ratio: 0
      • Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
    6. Stock P/E: 0 (Industry average Stock P/E: 0)
      • Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
    7. Total Debt / Equity: 0
      • Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
    The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
    Stock Rating:

About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 05/05/2016 and has its registered office in the State of Kerala, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is U65990KL2016PLC045669 and registration number is 045669. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities. Company's Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 3818.43 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 514.78 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2024.
INDUSTRYADDRESSCONTACT
Finance - Banks - Private SectorBuilding No.VII/83/8, Thrissur/Trichur Kerala 680651investor.relations@esafbank.com
http://www.esafbank.com
Management
NamePosition Held
Mr. Ravimohan Periyakavil RamakrishnanNon Exe. Ind. Part Time Chairman
Mr. Kadambelil Paul ThomasManaging Director & CEO
Dr. Joseph Vadakkekara AntonyNon Executive Director
Ms. Kolasseril Chandramohanan RanjaniInd. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Biju VarkkeyInd. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Ravi VenkatramanInd. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Vinod Vijayalekshmi VasudevanInd. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Thomas Jacob KalappilaInd. Non-Executive Director
Mr. John SamuelNon Exe. & Nominee Director
Mr. Ajayan Mangalath Gopalakrishnan NairNon Exe. & Nominee Director
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The author is not a SEBI registered financial advisor and does not have any vested interest in ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. Investors are advised to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information provided in this article is based on publicly available data and the author's analysis, but it may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. The author and getaka.co.in are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content. This article is not intended to promote any particular investment strategy or recommendation, and readers should consult with their own financial advisors before making any investment decisions. Data Source: NSE